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Public Inquiries (whether planning appeals or other inquiries) can put increased pressure and stress on the staff involved, many of whom may have little experience of the inquiry process. At some stage in their careers most town planners will be required to give evidence at some type of formal hearing when they will be subject to cross examination by barristers. This masterclass will provide you with the tools and techniques to prepare properly for such a situation, present your evidence to the best of your ability at the inquiry and deal confidently with cross examination. It will also provide background for preparing and appearing at public inquiries and enable them to be more confident when giving evidence and facing cross examination.

Benefits of attending

This masterclass will help you to:

Prepare your evidence thoroughly

Build your confidence

Present your evidence more effectively

Respond positively to cross examination

Who should attend?Planners and other professionals who expect that they may need to give evidence at public inquiries. Whilst this masterclass will be particularly useful to those who have never given evidence at a public inquiry, it will also be useful to other planning professionals who have some inquiry experience who want to better understand the process of preparing for and giving evidence.